Financial Controller

Tenzing Search
London
8 months ago
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My client is a well known brand in the healthcare products space, privately owned for over 30 years.

They export to over 100 countries and are widely acknowledged for innovation and clinical research.

They are looking to hire a Financial Controller to join our forward-thinking team. This pivotal role will be responsible for overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial data. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in accounting and finance, exceptional analytical skills, and a proactive approach to driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making.


Responsibilities will include

  • Producing monthly packs – full P&L, Balance sheet.
  • Manage the AP/AR and creditor controller. Providing mentoring for the team.
  • Review bad debt provisions.
  • Oversee the new processes and ensure company-wide compliance.
  • Intercompany reconciliations.
  • Oversee the balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Prepare the quarterly VAT returns.
  • Prepare the Royalty and co-branding income.
  • Manage posting for loans.
  • Manage FX revaluations in SAP.
  • Assist in the annual budget, forecasts and reforecasts.
  • Draft the quarterly board packs.
  • Year end – take a key role in preparing the year end accounts, disclosures and liaise with the auditors.
  • Roll out new revenue and leasing standard.
  • Support the Head of Finance , enhance the reporting pack.


Essential

  • Experience in financial reporting & analysis
  • Strong knowledge of UK GAAP/ IFRS
  • ACCA/CIMA/AAT qualified
  • Dealing with external auditors
  • Team management experience


Desirable

  • Using SAP B1 or similar ERP
  • System implementation and change management


What they offer

  • Competitive annual leave package (24 days plus bank holidays – increases to 27 days after 5 years’ service).
  • Bupa dental cover.
  • 50% staff discount on all Vitabiotics products.
  • Health and wellbeing programme.
  • Pension contributions.
  • Sick pay support.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Enhanced maternity or paternity leave.
  • Fresh fruit and snacks.
  • 2 Charity days a year

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